Best of Play areas & outdoor activities

Cultivate your kids’ love of the outdoors with a backyard that promises to spark their imaginations and encourage interactive play

- LOUISE SMITHERS

01. CUBBY HOUSE DREAMS

Like kids, cubbies come in all shapes and sizes, from a simple wooden fort to a large-scale cubby house with indoor play spaces and exterior swings. Consider adding elements such as climbing structures to encourage physical activity. Image courtesy of Art in Green. artingreen.com.au

02. A SPACE TO CALL THEIR OWN

From fully constructed, prefabricated models to DIY structures, the allure of the backyard cubby house is enduring. Increase the longevity of your cubby by opting for taller ceiling heights and a larger floor plan. This will ensure the space is capable of evolving as your child grows and their interests change. Image Nikole Ramsay. castleandcubby.com.au

03. COOPED UP